Which of the Following Statements About Fear Is False

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about fear is false?

• A)It is a basic and useful emotion.
• B)It is considered to be a problem if it is out of proportion to real danger.
• C)It is another word for anxiety.
• D)It is a useful daily tool to cope with life.

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Definitions:

Autonomic Features

Characteristics or traits controlled by the autonomic nervous system, responsible for regulating involuntary bodily functions like heart rate and digestion.

Grand Mal

A type of seizure that involves a loss of consciousness and violent muscle contractions, also known as a tonic-clonic seizure.

NMDA Receptors

Specialized protein receptors in the brain that play a key role in synaptic plasticity and memory formation.

GABA Receptors

Protein sites on neurons that bind to GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), a major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain, influencing brain activity.